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Higher National Unit Specification
General information for centres
Unit title:
Electrical Motor Drive Systems
Unit code: DN4K 35
Unit purpose:
This Unit has been designed to allow candidates to develop a knowledge and
understanding of electrical motor drive systems at both a systems level and at individual component
level (e.g. transmission arrangements, electrical protection and starting and braking methods).
Candidates will also have an opportunity to consolidate their knowledge of electrical motor drive
systems by undertaking an investigation of the reasons for the selection of the component parts in a
practical industrial or commercial drive system.
On completion of the Unit the candidate should be able to:
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Outline the factors that influence the choice of a motor to drive a given industrial load.
Distinguish different forms of motor to load power transmission systems.
Analyse different electrical protection arrangements used with electrical motors.
Analyse starting and braking arrangements associated with electric motors.
Investigate the selection of motor and ancillary equipment for a given industrial load.
Credit value:
1 HN Credit at SCQF level 8: (8 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 8*)
*SCQF credit points are used to allocate credit to qualifications in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications
Framework (SCQF). Each qualification in the Framework is allocated a number of SCQF credit points at an
SCQF level. There are 12 SCQF levels, ranging from Access 1 to Doctorates.
Recommended prior knowledge and skills:
Candidates should have a general
knowledge and understanding of electrical motors. This may be evidence by possession of the
following HN Unit: DN4J 34 Electrical Machine Principles. Some knowledge and understanding of
the dynamics of rotating systems would also be an advantage. However, entry requirements are at the
discretion of the centre.
Core Skills:
There may be opportunities to gather evidence towards the following listed Core
Skills or Core Skills components in this Unit, although there is no automatic certification of Core
Skills or Core Skills components:
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Written Communication (reading) at Higher
Written Communication (writing) at Higher
Using Graphical Information at Higher
Critical Thinking at Higher
Reviewing and Evaluating at Higher
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General information for centres (cont)
Context for delivery: This Unit has been developed for the HND Electrical Engineering award.
If the Unit is delivered as part of another Group Award, it is recommended that it should be taught
and assessed within the subject area of the Group Award to which it contributes.
Assessment: The Unit has two assessments. The first assessment, which covers Outcomes 1 to 4,
should be a written test, lasting two hours and should be conducted under supervised, controlled
conditions. The second assessment, which covers Outcome 5, should comprise of an assignment
involving the investigation of the selection of a motor, transmission system, electrical protection and
starting/braking methods for a given industrial or commercial electrical motor drive system.
Candidates should submit a report of between 750 -1000 words in length and may include diagrams
and appendices.
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Higher National Unit specification: statement of standards
Unit title:
Electrical Motor Drive Systems
Unit code: DN4K 35
The sections of the Unit stating the Outcomes, knowledge and/or skills, and evidence requirements
are mandatory.
Where evidence for Outcomes is assessed on a sample basis, the whole of the content listed in the
knowledge and/or skills section must be taught and available for assessment. Candidates should not
know in advance the items on which they will be assessed and different items should be sampled on
each assessment occasion.
Outcome 1
Outline the factors that influence the choice of a motor to drive a given industrial load
Knowledge and/or skills
♦ Block Diagram showing the need for power transmission system, electrical protection and
starting/braking arrangements
♦ Speed (e.g. fixed speed versus variable speed)
♦ Mechanical load types
♦ Motor – Load matching
♦ Starting
♦ Power Rating and duty cycle
♦ Environmental conditions
♦ Maintenance requirements
Outcome 2
Distinguish different forms of motor to load power transmission systems
Knowledge and/or skills
♦ Factors influencing choice of power transmission systems (high inertia loads, resonance with
natural frequency of system, backlash)
♦ Flexible Couplings
♦ Chain and Sprocket Drive
♦ Pulley and Belt Drive
♦ Clutches
♦ Gearboxes
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Higher National Unit specification: statement of standards (cont)
Unit title:
Electrical Motor Drive Systems
Outcome 3
Analyse different electrical protection arrangements used with electrical motors.
Knowledge and/or skills
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Need for electrical protection
Different types of electrical protection (over current, earth leakage)
Components used in electrical protection systems (fuses, relays, circuit breakers)
Electrical protection circuitry
Outcome 4
Analyse starting and braking arrangements associated with electrical motors
Knowledge and/or skills
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Different types of starting arrangements (for both d.c. and a.c. motors)
Starting circuitry
Identify factors influencing motor braking choice
Different types of braking arrangements (regenerative braking, reverse current and d.c. dynamic
braking)
♦ Braking circuitry
Evidence Requirements
Evidence for the knowledge and /or skills in Outcomes 1 to 4 will be provided on a sample basis. The
evidence may be presented in responses to specific questions. Each candidate will need to
demonstrate that she/he can answer correctly questions based on a sample of the items shown under
the knowledge and skills items in all four Outcomes. In any assessment of the Outcomes five out of
eight knowledge and/or skills items should be sampled from Outcome 1, four out of six knowledge
and/or skills items from Outcome 2, three out of four knowledge and/or skills items from Outcome 3
and three out of five knowledge and/or skills items from Outcome 4.
In order to ensure that candidates will not be able to foresee what items they will be questioned on, a
different sample of five out of eight knowledge and/or skills items from Outcome 1, four out of six
knowledge and/or skills items from Outcome 2, three out of four knowledge and/or skills items from
Outcome 3 and three out of five knowledge and/or skills items from Outcome 4 are required each time
the Unit is assessed. Candidates must provide a satisfactory response to all items.
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Higher National Unit specification: statement of standards (cont)
Unit title:
Electrical Motor Drive Systems
Where sampling takes place, a candidate's response can be judged to be satisfactory where evidence
provided is sufficient to meet the requirements for each item by showing that the candidate is able to:
Outcome 1
♦ draw a block diagram to identify the need for power transmission system, electrical protection and
starting and braking arrangements for an electric motor – drive system
♦ identify the speed requirements of different types of motor – load arrangements
♦ identify, with the aid of suitable torque- speed graphs, different types of mechanical loads
♦ explain the importance of load matching a motor to its load
♦ explain the particular factors that influence motor starting
♦ explain the terms power rating and duty cycle
♦ explain environmental factors that may impact on the performance of a motor and the ways these
are minimised in good motor design
♦ explain the importance of allowing access for maintenance when siting a motor – drive system
Outcome 2
♦ explain the factors that influence the choice of a power transmission system in motor drive
systems
♦ explain, with the aid of diagrams, how different types of flexible couplings can be used in motor
drive systems
♦ explain, with the aid of a diagram, how a chain and sprocket drive can be used in motor – drive
systems
♦ explain, with the aid of diagrams, how different types of pulley – belt drives can be used in motor
drive systems
♦ explain, with the aid of diagrams, how different types of clutches can be used in motor drive
systems
♦ explain how a gearbox is used in motor drive systems
Outcome 3
♦ explain the need for electrical protection
♦ explain different types of electrical protection used with a motor drive system
♦ explain, with the aid of suitable diagrams, the constructional features and characteristics of
components used in electrical protection systems
♦ identify electrical protection circuitry
Outcome 4
♦ explain, with the aid of annotated diagrams, at least two types of motor starting arrangements
♦ identify starting circuitry
♦ explain the factors that influence the choice of braking arrangement in a motor drive
system
♦ explain, with the aid of annotated diagrams, at least two types of motor braking arrangements
♦ identify braking circuitry
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Higher National Unit specification: statement of standards (cont)
Unit title:
Electrical Motor Drive Systems
The assessment for Outcomes 1 to 4 should be combined together to form one assessment paper. This
single assessment paper should be taken at a single assessment event lasting two hours and carried out
under supervised, controlled conditions. Assessment should be conducted under closed book
conditions and as such candidates should not be allowed to bring any textbooks, handouts or notes to
the assessment. Candidates will be permitted to use scientific calculators during the assessment.
Assessment guidelines
The assessment paper may be composed of an appropriate balance of short answer, restricted response
and structured questions.
Outcome 5
Investigate the selection of motor and ancillary equipment for a given industrial load.
Knowledge and/or skills
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Choice of motor
Choice of power transmission system
Choice of electrical protection
Choice of starting and braking arrangements
All knowledge and /or skills items in Outcome 5 should be assessed. The evidence should be
presented in response to an assignment in which the candidate is set the task of investigating the
choice of a suitable motor, transmission system, electrical protection and starting and braking
arrangements to match a given load.
A candidate’s response can be judged to be satisfactory where the evidence provided is sufficient to
meet the requirements for each item by the candidate showing that he/she is able to:
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Explain the choice of motor
Explain the choice of transmission system
Explain the choice of electrical protection
Explain the choice of starting and braking arrangements
The assignment should be based on a real industrial or commercial situation in which a motor is
required to drive a load.
Candidates should have access to course notes, relevant textbooks and suppliers’ catalogues whilst
doing the assignment.
Assessment Guidelines
Evidence for this Outcome should be gathered by the candidate preparing a report which covers the
four knowledge and skills items for this Outcome. Centres may wish to issue candidates with suitable
guidance notes giving advice on the best way to structure their reports. The report should be between
750 -1000 words long and may include diagrams and appendices.
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Higher National Unit specification: statement of standards (cont)
Unit title:
Electrical Motor Drive Systems
Centres should make every reasonable effort to ensure the assignment solution is the candidate’s own
work. Where copying or plagiarism is suspected candidates may be interviewed to check their
knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. A checklist should be used to record oral
evidence of the candidate’s knowledge and understanding.
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Administrative Information
Unit code:
DN4K 35
Unit title:
Electrical Motor Drive Systems
Superclass category:
XJ
Date of publication:
May 2005
Version:
01
Source:
SQA
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Higher National Unit specification: support notes
Unit title:
Electrical Motor Drive Systems
This part of the Unit specification is offered as guidance. The support notes are not mandatory.
While the exact time allocated to this Unit is at the discretion of the centre, the notional design length
is 40 hours.
Guidance on the content and context for this Unit
This Unit has been written in order to allow candidates to develop their knowledge and understanding
in the following areas:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Outlining the factors that influence the choice of a motor to drive a given industrial load
Distinguishing different forms of motor to load power transmission systems
Analysing different electrical protection arrangements used with electrical motors
Analysing starting and braking arrangements associated with electrical motors
Investigating the selection of a motor and ancillary equipment for a given industrial load
This Unit has been developed to provide HND Electrical Engineering candidates with a sound
knowledge and understanding of the technical factors involved in selecting motor and ancillary
equipment (e.g. power transmission unit, electrical protection and braking). In addition, candidates
will also have an opportunity to consolidate this knowledge and understanding by investigating the
selection of motor and ancillary equipment for a given industrial load. The Electrical Motor Drive
Systems Unit is a 1 credit unit at SCQF Level 8 (8 SCQF credit points at SCQF Level 8). It is
included within the Mandatory section of the HND Electrical Engineering award.
This Unit has been developed to follow on from the HNC Electrical Engineering Unit, Electrical
Machine Principles and it is strongly recommended that candidates have studied that Unit before
undertaking this Unit.
In designing this Unit, the Unit writer has identified the range of topics expected to be covered by
lecturers. The writers have also given recommendations as to how much time should be spent on each
Outcome. This has been done to help lecturers to decide what depth of treatment should be given to
the topics attached to each of the Outcomes. Whilst it is not mandatory for centres to use this list of
topics it is strongly recommended that they do so to ensure continuity of teaching and learning, and
because the assessment exemplar pack for this Unit is based on the knowledge and/or skills and list of
topics in each of the Outcomes.
A list of topics is given below. Lecturers are advised to study this list of topics in conjunction with the
assessment exemplar pack so that they can get a clear indication of the standard of achievement
expected of candidates in this Unit.
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Higher National Unit specification: support notes (cont)
Unit title:
Electrical Motor Drive Systems
Outcome 1 (9 hours)
Outline the factors that influence the choice of a motor to drive a given industrial load.
♦ Block diagram of motor and load system also showing transmission arrangements, electrical
protection and starting/braking
♦ Explanation of block diagram
♦ Motor speeds – fixed versus variable
♦ Different types of motor load (e.g. fixed torque versus variable torque (e.g. fan, pump,
compressor))
♦ Explanation concerning matching motor torque to load torque (use of diagrams to illustrate load
matching)
♦ Explanation of normal and adverse starting conditions (e.g. high inertia loads, high starting
currents, potential serious volt-drops)
♦ Power rating and relationship to heat losses
♦ Impact of duty cycle on motor performance
♦ Explanation of environmental considerations (ingress of materials, ingress of water, cooling
arrangements and cooling circuit power. International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
standards on protection against ingression of foreign bodies)
♦ Maintenance considerations (e.g. ease of access for maintenance purpose, demands of
maintenance schedule, costs etc.)
Outcome 2 (9 hours)
Distinguish different forms of motor to load power transmission systems.
♦ Discussion of factors that affect the selection of power transmission systems (e.g. nature of load –
torque demand on motor, resonance with natural frequency of system, backlash, cost)
♦ Explanation of how the following types of transmission systems can be used with electric motors:
• Flexible Couplings
• Chain and Sprocket Drive
• Pulley and Belt Drive
• Clutches
• Gearboxes
♦ Key performance characteristics of these types of transmission system
♦ Use of manufactures catalogues and Internet to explore different drive types
♦ Calculations involving the sizing of drives
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Higher National Unit specification: support notes (cont)
Unit title:
Electrical Motor Drive Systems
Outcome 3 (6 hours)
Analyse different electrical protection arrangements in electrical motors.
♦ Explanation for the need for electrical protection in a motor drive system
♦ Identification of over current and earth leakage as the main forms of electrical protection
♦ Examination of protection components, their main constructional features and key performance
characteristics as used in electrical protection systems (e.g. fuses, relays and circuit). Use of
manufactures’ catalogues and Internet to support this examination.
♦ Examination of different electrical protection circuitry
Outcome 4 (6 hours)
Analyse starting and braking arrangements associated with electric motors.
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Explanation of different types of starting methods used with d.c. and a.c. motors
Examination of different starting circuitry
Identify factors influencing choice of braking method in terms of performance and cost
Explanation of different braking methods used with d.c. and a.c. motors (regenerative, reverse
current and d.c. dynamic braking)
♦ Examination of different braking circuitry
Written Test: 2 hours
Outcome 5 (8 hours)
Investigate the selection of motor and ancillary equipment for a given industrial load.
♦ The content for this Outcome is fully specified under Outcome 5 in the Higher National Unit
specification: statement of standards section.
Guidance on the delivery and assessment of this Unit
This Unit has been designed to initially take a systems approach to electrical motor drive systems via
a block diagram approach. Individual parts of the system (e.g. transmission arrangements, electrical
protection and starting and braking) are then analysed in greater depth. The operation and
performance characteristics of electrical motors are not considered in this Unit as they are dealt with
in some detail in the Unit, Electrical Machines Principles. Centres delivering this Unit are strongly
encouraged to allow candidates to view as many electric motor drive system component parts as
possible. This may be achieved through the parts of motor drive systems being available at the centre
or by visits to appropriate industrial or commercial premises. Good charts and other visual aids
showing complete and disassembled parts of various elements of electrical motor drive systems will
also be a good aid to candidate learning. The Internet provides a rich source of information on
transmission systems, electrical protection and starting and braking components and candidates
should be actively encouraged to explore sites which contain helpful information. Likewise
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Higher National Unit specification: support notes (cont)
Unit title:
Electrical Motor Drive Systems
manufacturers’ catalogues and datasheets also contain useful sources of information on motor drive
system components.
Information on Evidence requirements and Assessment guidelines are given after Outcomes 4 and 5 in
the Higher National Unit specification: statement of standards section. The written assessment paper
should take place after Outcomes 1 to 4 have been completed and the Assignment would normally be
undertaken following the written test.
Open learning
This Unit could be delivered by distance learning, which may incorporate some degree of on-line
support. However, with regards to assessment, planning would be required by the centre concerned to
ensure the sufficiency and authenticity of candidate evidence. Arrangements would be required to be
put in place to ensure that assessment, whether done at a single or multiple events, was conducted
under controlled, supervised conditions.
To keep administrative arrangements to a minimum, it is recommended that for distance learning
candidates the assessment paper is taken at a single assessment event.
Candidates with additional support needs
This Unit specification is intended to ensure that there are no artificial barriers to learning or
assessment. The additional support needs of individual candidates should be taken into account when
planning learning experiences, selecting assessment instruments or considering alternative Outcomes
for Units. For information on these, please refer to the SQA document Guidance Assessment
Arrangements for Candidates with Disabilities and/or Additional Support Needs, which is available
on the SQA website www.sqa.org.uk.
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General information for candidates
Unit title:
Electrical Motor Drive Systems
It is important to recognise that an electrical motor is normally part of an overall system which drives
a given load. The system will also contain some form of mechanical transmission arrangement (e.g. a
coupling, pulley or gearbox) to transmit the motor’s torque to the load. The system will have electrical
protection to protect the motor against adverse electrical and mechanical conditions and both starting
and braking arrangements to start and stop the motor.
In this Unit you will first consider electrical motor drive systems at a system’s level and then you will
look in greater depth at individual parts of the system (e.g. transmission systems, electrical protection
and starting and braking methods). You will also be provided with an opportunity to consolidate your
knowledge and understanding of motor drive systems by undertaking an investigation of motor and
ancillary equipment for a given industrial load.
There are plenty of good learning materials available both in paper format and via the Internet on
motor drive systems and the component parts of these systems. Your lecturer is likely to strongly
encourage you to explore manufacturers’ catalogues, datasheets and investigate Internet sites to find
out more about motor drive systems and their component parts.
Assessment for this Unit will comprise of a two hour written test following the delivery of Outcomes
1 to 4 followed by an Assignment in which you will have an opportunity to investigate the selection
of motor, transmission system, electrical protection and starting and braking methods in an industrial
or commercial electrical motor drive system.
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